Journal Question #1-Taiwan’s flag

(Fig. 1. Taiwan’s flag) (Fig. 2. Dr. Sun, Yat-Sen)

Taiwan’s flag was attributed by Dr. Sun, Yat-Sen, who is the founding father of Taiwan. Originally the flag’s predecessor was made by Mr. Lu Hao-Dong, who was Dr. Sun, Yat-Sen’s neighbor. He was also a revolutionary and made the flag for the national revolution. There were two colors, blue and white on the forerunner of Taiwan’s flag.

(Fig. 3. The forerunner of Taiwan’s flag ) (Fig. 4. Lu Hao-Dong)

Unfortunately the national revolution was not a happy ending. It failed and led to many revolutionary heroes die. Mr. Lu Hao-Dong also died in the national revolution. Dr. Sun, Yat-Sen wanted to celebrate the martyrs, so he added red on the flag to stand for their brave sacrifice. That’s why Taiwan’s flag contains three colors, blue, white and red. Blue represents freedom, white stands for equality, and red signifies philanthropy. Today Taiwan's flag could flutter in the sky, we should appreciate the martyrs' devoting.